[&#8230;] Birth and History of In Vitro Fertilization and Test Tube Babies. Let’s start at the beginning. In-Vitro Fertilisation, or now more commonly known as IVF treatment saw a flicker of hope as early as the mid-1800s. In the mid-1800s, scientists finally discovered the process of artificial fertilization using a combination of sperm and egg. History of IVF In the 19th Century In the 1900s, fresh pieces of research on hormones and how they related to fertility began more fervently. Though around then, IVF-like researches were performed on rabbits.. In 1965, Dr. After three years, in 1968, Dr. In 1973, the first pregnancy through IVF was reported from Monash university by CarlWood and it was a biochemical pregnancy. In 1976 an ectopic pregnancy was reported by Patrick Steptoe and Robert Edwards. First Pregnancy through IVF Then in 25th July 1978, IVF saw its first birth by Patrick Steptoe and Robert Edwards. [&#8230;]